Overview
- The PGA Tour confirmed Thomas will open his season at the Arnold Palmer Invitational following a Nov. 13 microdiscectomy.
- A PGA Tour video from Bay Hill showed an intense practice session that highlighted his power and drew upbeat reactions from fans.
- Thomas said “other stuff’s starting to hurt again,” framing the routine aches as a sign his back feels normal.
- His rehab moved from strict no bending, lifting or twisting to short game work in January and full swings after a mid‑February clearance, with progress tracked in 50‑yard increments.
- He sharpened competitive reps in TGL with Atlanta Drive GC and acknowledged likely rust, as insiders caution that back issues can recur.